Properties of Light: Introduction

A brief overview of some of the basic properties of light including the particle and wave nature of light, wavelength, frequency, and the spectrum of light. We specifically focus on the aspects which will allow us to study and identify the properties of astrophysical objects. Part of an introduction to observational astronomy.
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[@andreguti]

I don't know who you are but I really enjoyed your lecture. I thank the world for your existence dude, I was falling asleep in my chem class while he ran through a powerpoint .

[@apotter8888]

Thank you. It is a pleasure learning from you.

[@clearbrain]

REALLY WELL EXPLAINED..
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE OTHER VIDEOS

[@wordsisnukes]

much appreciated

[@BuckeyeNut123]

You may find the Lane Davis paper QUANTUM COLD-CASE MYSTERIES REVISITED fascinating. Excerpt: "...how the fine structure constant ... and Planck's constant (h) are in reality both made up of two forms of constituent constants. ...Planck's constant, which is the fundamental increment of action in the quantum world, is actually an aggregate constant. Yes, it provides us with an accuracy in calculations that is uncanny, but in reality Planck's constant is completely empirical."

[@MichaelJohnson-wx8nw]

Well done

[@beginfatlossDOTcom]

Could it be that dark matter is the medium of light?after all it's in more than 60% of the universe.

[@Gimipork]

"Little spikes going down": troughs ;)

[@garielmartir9876]

Spacetime is the Ether. Dark energy.

[@Papageihund]

louder???

[@tukmyjob]

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